Sunday, January 13, 2008
Sequential Circuits Prophet 600 Analog Synthesizer
YouTube via retrosound72
"single sound demo with some self-made retro-sounds by RetroSound"
KORG MS-04 Modulation Pedal
"This is more than just a footpedal though as it has it's own LFO built into it. The MS-04 is a foot pedal designed to be used with a synthesizer to control various modulation effects. Possible applications include: LFO modulated vibrato, pitch-bend "choke" effects, and sample-and-hold controlled glissando and random note effects. With the MS-04 you have foot control over these and other effects so your hands are free to play the keyboard. The MS-04 can be used with Korg and other synthesizers equipped with external control jacks.
LFO: WAVEFORM
Use this to select one of four LFO output waveforms: Cyclic sawtooth and rectangle waves for vibrato, a random noise waveform for random pitch and tone color variations, and a "glissando" waveform which is used with "bend" for stepped variations.
LFO: SPEED
This knob adjusts the LFO frequency or "speed" of variation. Turn clockwise to increase speed.
LFO: LEVEL
This adjusts the range of LFO variation. Press the pedal all the way down and set this knob to determine maximum variation.
BEND: WIDTH
This adjusts the range of (pitch) bend variation. Turn clockwise (+) away from the center click-stop for an upwards bend; turn counter clockwise (-) for a downward bend.
Press the pedal all the way down and set this knob to determine maximum variation.
LED indicator
This flashes on and off to indicate LFO speed when cords are plugged into output jacks. Useful for judging speed of vibrato, glissando and other effects.
Pedal
Controls depth of modulation. Press all the way down for maximum modulation effect.
OUTPUT-1 Mode Selector
Use to select output mode for OUTPUT-1 jack. Can be set for LFO, BEND or a combination of the two.
OUTPUT-1 (x 1) jack
This is usually connected to the synthesizer VCO (FM IN) to control pitch variation. A maximum 1-octave variation is possible (+-1V maximum variation.)
OUTPUT-2 Mode Selector
Selects output mode for OUTPUT-2 jack.
OUTPUT-2 (x 4)
This is usually connected to the synthesizer VCF (fcM IN) to control tone color variation. Maximum variation is four times that of OUTPUT-1 (+-4V maximum variation.)
Output Selector
This determines which jacks will provide an output signal. It can be set for both outputs 1 and 2 together, or for just output 1 or just output 2 alone.
ARP Odyssey MKI
images via this auction
"model 2800 (Mk1) with the first 4023 filter. This is a rare black and gold MK1. There were a few 2800's that were made with the black and gold casing. The insides though are identical to the white faced MK1.
Here is a sound clip of this particular odyssey: ARP Odyssey"
OSCar
"OSC(oxford synthesizer company) synthesizer with latest software and midi. it was completely restored with new pots, latest software e.t.c in the UK by synthrepairservices. this synth is in perfect condition and sounds great.this synth has an amazing filter, arpeggiator, sequencer, glide."
reacTable

flickr by ChrisAC
full size
"The reacTable synthesizer system from Music Technology Group at Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona."
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Thighpaulsandra's Clisto Modular

via Thighpaulsandra:
"Here's a pic of part of the modular setup I used for the Clisto EP.
Synths L-R from top
2 ARP 2600s
Synthi AKS
2 Synton Fenix
Plan B/Doepfer/Cynthia racks (all Doepfer modules modified with Plan B style knobs)
Oberheim Dual SEM/MiniSequencer Modularised with midi
STS Serge Panel
Kenton Pro 4
Roland SPV-355
Oberheim DPX-1
There's a few holes in the racks made by my sick RSF Kobol which has gone for repair and my old Serge system which is being rack mounted." follow up to this post.
CalArts Plan B Analog Synthesis Symposium Jan 14-25
"Peter Grenader will be teaching a six-class course at California Institute of the Arts during the upcoming 2008 Winter Interim in room B-305. Schedule as follows:
Week 1: M/W/F 4:00–6:00
Week 2: TH/F 4:00–6:00
Credit Hours: 15
This class is limited to CalArts student body. Alumni may contact the CalArts School of Music to determine if you are eligible.
Curriculum will include a detailed overview on the operation of CalArts' new Plan B system, as well as in-depth instruction on the principles and practices of additive and subtractive analog synthesis which will include both theory and analysis of various electronic works which utilize analog technology.
Please note that Morton Subotnick will be returning to CalArts during the interim to teach two multi-session classes. One is 'Creating with New Media', and another entitled 'What Music really Is" which is also in B-305 and precedes the Plan B classes the first week. As well, Barry Schrader will be teaching an electro-acoustic flavored single session class which runs after mine next Friday
Photos the new CalArts system wil be posted here next week. It's nice, we think you'll like what you see!."
Week 1: M/W/F 4:00–6:00
Week 2: TH/F 4:00–6:00
Credit Hours: 15
This class is limited to CalArts student body. Alumni may contact the CalArts School of Music to determine if you are eligible.
Curriculum will include a detailed overview on the operation of CalArts' new Plan B system, as well as in-depth instruction on the principles and practices of additive and subtractive analog synthesis which will include both theory and analysis of various electronic works which utilize analog technology.
Please note that Morton Subotnick will be returning to CalArts during the interim to teach two multi-session classes. One is 'Creating with New Media', and another entitled 'What Music really Is" which is also in B-305 and precedes the Plan B classes the first week. As well, Barry Schrader will be teaching an electro-acoustic flavored single session class which runs after mine next Friday
Photos the new CalArts system wil be posted here next week. It's nice, we think you'll like what you see!."
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